Political EU Communications Officer

Position description

You want to live in a society that respects all animals as fellow creatures, treats them with compassion and respect, and protects them from suffering, pain, and fear; a society that also recognizes wild animals as individuals and protects their natural habitats? That is our vision, the vision of the German Animal Welfare Federation. As the largest European umbrella organization for animal welfare, we safeguard and promote the animal welfare work of our member associations and supporters with our strong voice upon all levels of politics and society. To continue communicating animal welfare values ​​and goals effectively and professionally, our policy team is expanding with the addition of a Political EU Communications Officer (m/f/d).

This permanent, full-time position is based in the Federation’s office in Brussels.

Your tasks

• Representing the association towards the bodies of the European Union, specifically on the following topics:
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and EU budget;
  • Trade and international trade agreements;
  • Animal welfare, species conservation, and sustainability at the UN level.
• Developing and maintaining the animal welfare network at the EU level;
• Close cooperation with the European umbrella organization “Eurogroup for Animals” and the international umbrella organization “World Federation for Animals“;
• Reporting to the Berlin office.

Your profile

• Completed degree in political science, European studies, or a comparable university degree;
• Several years of professional experience in EU institutions or an internationally active organization;
• Comprehensive knowledge of political decision-making processes inside EU and international Organisations;
• Strong analytical, political-strategic and communication skills;
• Fluent in written and spoken German;
• Unrestricted willingness to travel;
• Strong interest in animal welfare.

Our offer

• A meaningful mission: Animal welfare with heart and mind;
• A fair and Competitive salary according to our company pay scale;
• Continuing education opportunities for staying up-to-date;
• Flexible working hours, hybrid work model;
• The option to bring your dog into the office.

Application instructions

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